MiamiHerald.com: Baseball

Nathan Eovaldi ‘impressive’ in Miami Marlins’ loss to Diamondbacks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:58 EDT

The final score revealed a 3-2 loss for the Marlins. Paul Goldschmidt crushed a Chad Qualls fastball off the batter’s eye in center at Chase Field, giving the Diamondbacks a walk-off victory.

Father of Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton has kept close watch on his son’s home runs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Father’s Day wasn’t a Sunday-only affair for Mike Stanton like it was for most other dads.

Fernandez outstanding but Arizona beats Miami 3-1

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:21 EDT

Jose Fernandez showed the Arizona Diamondbacks why he's considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball.

AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:56 EDT

Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.

Blanco's 2-run triple in 7th helps Giants win, 4-2

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49 EDT

Gregor Blanco had a pinch hit, two-run triple in the seventh inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Father of Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton has kept close watch on his son’s home runs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Father’s Day wasn’t a Sunday-only affair for Mike Stanton like it was for most other dads.

Giancarlo Stanton powers Miami Marlins past Arizona Diamondbacks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:38 EDT

Giancarlo Stanton saw enough of Heath Bell last year to know what to expect.

NL West parks provide power surge for Miami Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:26 EDT

Giancarlo Stanton is swinging a hot bat, and now he awaits games in Arizona and California, where his home run frequency is high.

Ricky Nolasco sparks Miami Marlins’ series win over St. Louis Cardinals

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

Ricky Nolasco went seven innings in his 80th career win, and Miami’s hitters continued to produce in taking two of three from St. Louis.

Closer Steve Cishek continues to rebound for Miami Marlins

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

When St. Louis loaded the bases in the ninth inning Sunday and sent Matt Holliday up as a pinch-hitter, the Marlins didn’t mess around: Steve Cishek got the call. Five pitches later, Holliday was wincing over a third-strike call.

Miami Marlins fail to contain St. Louis Cardinals’ tough hitters

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

Tom Koehler gave up five runs in the first, and although the Marlins rallied, the Cardinals kept scoring.

Miami Marlins’ Miguel Olivo put on restricted list

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:01 EDT

The Marlins put catcher Miguel Olivo on the restricted list Saturday after he left the team after the first inning of Friday’s 5-4 win against St. Louis. Olivo, for his part, just wants to be somewhere other than the Marlins bench.

Marlins’ Jose Fernandez holds Cardinals in check with 10 strikeouts, earns win

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

Jose Fernandez gave up three runs, two earned, and struck out 10 in seven innings as Miami beat St. Louis.

Nathan Eovaldi will start for Marlins at Diamondbacks on Tuesday

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

After a strong spring, Nathan Eovaldi was ready to start his season with the Marlins.

Davis blasts two home runs as Orioles blast Tigers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:18 EDT

The Baltimore Orioles can boast about a number of impressive offensive displays this season, but their assault on Detroit Tigers pitching Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park was unrivaled.

Recap: NY Yankees vs. Los Angeles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08 EDT

Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, three RBI and two runs scored to pace the New York Yankees in a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Astrodome likely to remain standing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:48 EDT

After years spent languishing, the so-called "Eighth Wonder of the World" got a reprieve on Wednesday.

Mark Purdy: San Jose takes big swing at Major League Baseball

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:08 EDT

Well, what did you expect San Jose to do? Sit around for another four years while Major League Baseball dithers in the on-deck circle, showing no signs of ever stepping to the plate?

Tigers' Valverde allows 4 in 13-3 loss to Orioles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:04 EDT

Jose Valverde was on the mound in a low-pressure, non-save situation - and failed miserably.

Yankees spoil Mattingly's return to Bronx

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:04 EDT

All the love was for Don Mattingly at the start. All the attention was on the electric rookie Yasiel Puig at the end.

Blanco's 2-run triple in 7th helps Giants win, 4-2

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49 EDT

Gregor Blanco had a pinch hit, two-run triple in the seventh inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Cardinals sign top pick Gonzales

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23 EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms with their first-round draft pick, left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales on Wednesday.

Mets' Atchison back on DL

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:53 EDT

The New York Mets placed reliever Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, just 24 hours after the veteran right-hander made his return from an elbow injury.